anyhow

American  

[en-ee-hou] / ˈɛn iˌhaʊ /

adverb

1. in any way whatever.

2. in any case; at all events.

3. in a careless manner; haphazardly.

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anyhow British  

/ ˈɛnɪˌhaʊ /

adverb

1. in any case; at any rate

2. in any manner or by any means whatever

3. in a haphazard manner; carelessly

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Etymology

Origin of anyhow

First recorded in 1730–40; any + how ¹

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• anyhow vs. anyway

Example Sentences

Whatever they decided in the meeting would be handed over to me to calculate anyhow.

From Literature

They are even beyond caring about the familiar concerns of the living—yet they are about life, anyhow, as it persists in this beyondness.

From The Wall Street Journal

The kids are “going to have a pillowcase full of candy anyhow.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Sherelle's prediction: I've got a friend who is a Palace fan so I was enjoying their good run, well until this week anyhow.

From BBC

“I can see one of your futures anyhow. The future that will choose you if you stay put and do not act. Not a pretty picture.”

From Literature

Related Words

• anyway